Beware of Unauthorized Address Changes

We have recently been made aware of Medicare beneficiaries’ addresses being changed with the Social Security Administration and Medicare without the knowledge of the beneficiary. Please be aware that if someone has your name, Social Security number and date of birth, they can make an address change through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services or the Social Security website without your knowledge. There is an alert that can be set up through the Social Security website should anyone try to change your address without your consent.

It is not our policy to request your Social Security number, bank account number or credit card information on calls we make to our members. If you receive a call like this please do not provide any information to the caller; instead, report the incident to us.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield contracts with the Federal Government and is an HMO plan and PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Excellus BlueCross BlueShield depends on contract renewal. Submit a complaint about your Medicare plan at www.Medicare.gov or learn about filing a complaint by contacting the Medicare Ombudsman. Y0028_4113_0 Approved.